Our Future Plans | Pastor Chris Chadwick | Romans 15:22-33

In this sermon from Romans 15:22-33, Pastor Chris Chadwick examines how the Apostle Paul, facing the twilight of his life, made plans for the future. He highlights the brevity of life and the importance of having a gospel-focused mission. Paul's plan was not only to share the Gospel in new, unreached territories like Spain, but also to prioritize ministering to fellow believers and seeking joyful fellowship. Discover the principles of giving, spiritual prosperity, and the power of prayer in shaping a life's trajectory, and be challenged to ensure your own future plans are always centered on God's will.Chapters:0:00:00 - Introduction to Our Future Plans0:00:50 - The Life and Ministry of Paul0:01:10 - Life Expectancy in the First Century0:03:00 - Life is a Vapor0:05:00 - Planning for the Future0:06:50 - Paul's Mission: Continue Sharing the Gospel0:07:00 - Paul's Gospel-Focused Plans0:07:30 - Paul's Plan to Go to Spain0:09:40 - Preaching in the Power of the Spirit0:11:30 - The Spirit of God is Available to All Believers0:12:00 - Paul Desired to Gather with the Saints in Rome0:13:00 - A Believer is a Member of the Local Congregation0:14:00 - Being Sent Out and Receiving Provisions0:15:00 - Being Filled with the Company of the Saints0:16:00 - Mature Believers Are Not Easily Offended0:18:00 - A Church Known for Encouraging Others0:19:00 - Supporting Missionaries0:21:00 - The Blessing of Giving0:22:30 - Paul's Priority: Ministering to the Saints in Jerusalem0:23:45 - The Needy Christians in Jerusalem0:25:00 - Why the Gentiles Owed the Church in Jerusalem0:27:30 - The Debt to Those Who Shared the Gospel with You0:28:00 - The Example of Lily Wardlaw, a Preacher of the Gospel0:29:00 - A Personal Testimony of Salvation0:30:00 - Paying the Debt: A Thank You Card0:33:00 - Paul's Spiritual Prosperity0:35:00 - The Fullness of the Blessing of the Gospel0:36:00 - Expecting Spiritual Profit from Church0:38:00 - Paul's Pleading: Pray for Me0:39:00 - Pray for Deliverance from Unbelievers0:41:00 - Pray for Service to the Saints0:42:00 - Pray to be Delivered from Obstacles to the Gospel0:43:00 - Pray for Joy and Refreshment0:46:00 - The God of Peace Be with You0:46:40 - Future Plans Should Be Gospel Focused0:48:00 - Introverts Can Still Share the Gospel0:49:00 - Examples of Gospel-Focused Lives0:51:00 - The Example of Bill and Linda Griffith0:53:00 - Is Your Future Plan Gospel Focused?Thank you for listening! Hear more messages anytime at canyonridgebaptist.com. If you're in the San Diego area, please join us for a service. We meet on Sundays at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you.Please share this video with your friends and encourage them to learn more at:www.canyonridgebaptist.comDid you accept Christ as your Savior today? Do you have questions about the Bible, life, death? Just need to talk to someone? Here's how to get a hold of us:Call the office at 858-627-93942Shoot us an email at [email protected] us a line on our website, canyonridgebaptist.comLeave us a note on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.Want to obey the Lord in giving today? You can do that on our website:https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give